For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.

Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.

for they, indeed, for a few days, according to what seemed good to them, were chastening, but He for profit, to be partakers of His separation;

For they indeed chastened for a few days, as seemed good to them; but he for profit, in order to the partaking of his holiness.